Bernal Receives Key Endorsement

from San Diego Hispanic Chamber

Chamber Cites Bernals Leadership, Advocacy, and Experience
For Immediate Release
April 8, 2016

Contact: Nick Serrano

(619) 495-9323

SAN DIEGO, CA Anthony Bernal, the most experienced candidate in the race for San
Diego City Councilmember of the Third District, announced today the endorsement of
the San Diego County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, one of the regions largest
business associations and representative of Hispanic-owned businesses.
We are excited to support Anthony Bernal for San Diego City Council, said San Diego
County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Chairman Albert Clark-Castaneda, As the
business liaison for Councilmember Todd Gloria, Anthony has demonstrated his ability
and passion for helping the hard working entrepreneurs of our community. As the son
of a small business owner himself, we have the utmost confidence that Anthony will
bring to the City Council a unique understanding of the needs of the Hispanic business
community.
Founded in 1989, the San Diego County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Is one of the
leading Hispanic organizations in the County made up of over 500 active members
including small business owners, corporations, and government leaders.
It is a great honor to have the support of the Hispanic business community, said
Anthony, When I was young, my father worked as a grocery store clerk and, through
his hard work, he eventually came to own a neighborhood store himself. He exhibited
the same hard working spirit that the members of the Hispanic Chamber exhibit
everyday, and I couldnt be more proud to have their endorsement.
Anthony is the only candidate in the race with actual experience working at City Hall.
For more than seven years, Anthony has worked in the office of incumbent San Diego
City Councilmember for the Third District, Todd Gloria, who will be termed out in
2016. Anthony serves as Councilmember Glorias Director of Business and Community
Projects, supervising the Downtown, East Village, and Little Italy neighborhoods in
addition to working directly with the planning groups and residents associations in the
communities throughout the Third District.
The 2016 primary will occur on June 7, 2016. More information about Anthonys
campaign can be found at www.bernal4all.com.
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